Human Resources Generalist I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I to support faculty, staff, and students through HR operations and payroll actions. Within Engineering Business Services, you will coordinate personnel transactions, prepare Letters of Appointment, and ensure accurate records while complying with university policies.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with personnel transactions, payroll, and Graduate Assistant appointments preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support for multiple academic departments including payroll and personnel actions.
• Process personnel transactions and Letters of Appointment for Graduate Assistants, Fellows, OPS, and Student Assistants.
• Coordinate separations, maintain personnel records, and support biweekly payroll and time administration.
• Guide departments on HR and payroll processes and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

MyUFL

ePAF

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Classification Title

Human Resources Generalist I

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

Why Join the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering?

Role

Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in supporting the faculty, staff, and students who drive innovation and excellence across the College. As a member of Engineering Business Services, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in higher education Human Resources
• Work alongside experienced HR professionals who value collaboration and mentorship
• Support a wide variety of employee groups and HR functions
• Build meaningful relationships across one of the nation's leading engineering colleges
• Contribute to a positive, customer-focused work environment

Whether you're looking to expand your HR knowledge or continue building your career, this role offers meaningful work with opportunities for professional growth and development.

This position provides comprehensive human resources support for multiple academic departments by coordinating a wide range of personnel, payroll, and employment activities. Responsibilities include processing personnel transactions through University systems, preparing electronic personnel actions and Letters of Appointment for Graduate Assistants, Fellows, OPS employees, and Student Assistants, coordinating employee separations, maintaining accurate personnel records, and supporting biweekly payroll and time administration. The role also assists with employment-related requests, including background screenings, employment verification, alternate work location agreements, UFID requests, and other HR processes while ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures.

The position serves as a key resource for departments by supporting Graduate Assistant appointments and evaluations, communicating critical deadlines, monitoring compliance requirements, and providing guidance on HR and payroll processes. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and campus partners. The incumbent also contributes to team success by providing cross-functional support, participating in process improvement initiatives, and fostering positive relationships across the College and University.

We're Seeking Someone Who Is

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
• Passionate about providing outstanding customer service
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator who enjoys helping others
• Able to work independent while also thriving as part of a collaborative team
• Professional, dependable, and committed to accuracy

Expected Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience up to $26.44 per hour

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• University of Florida Human Resources policies and procedures
• PeopleSoft Personnel Administration and Payroll
• MyUFL Human Resources transactions
• ePAF processing
• Graduate Assistant, Student Assistant, and OPS employment
• Foreign national hiring processes
• Payroll and Time & Labor administration
• Microsoft Word and Excel